Links

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of EMS -

The mission of the NHTSA OEMS is to reduce death and disability by providing leadership and coordination to the EMS community in assessing, planning, developing, and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems.

PA EMS Information Resource -

This site has been specifically designed for ambulance service leaders and providers to keep them informed of important information on public health and other EMS issues, such as state policy and/or program changes

As we are aware, the need for information delivered during a public health emergency must be accurate and timely in order to be effective. Further, the need for consistent communications has been voiced by field providers from across the Commonwealth, and the PEHSC Board of Directors has decided that there is a need for a website dedicated to provide timely, complete, and easily found information.

This site will house important information such as DOH-BEMS Information Bulletins, reference materials and associated links to other websites. This website will also focus on any urgent system needs related to a public health emergency or other statewide hazard. We encourage you to bookmark this page as it will become a useful site for your daily operations and reference needs.

Emergency response personnel and other system stakeholders should regard the postings on this website as “official” information from State and/or Federal agencies.

EMS in Pennsylvania -

Have you ever wondered how to become involved in your local ambulance service? If you have, click here to learn more about how to become involved.

Recruiting site for EMS in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Emergency Services Health Council -

The core mission of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council is to serve as an independent advisory body to the PA Department of Health and all other appropriate agencies on matters pertaining to Emergency Medical Services.

PA Trauma Systems Foundation -

In pursuit of optimal support for injured persons in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation exists to establish accreditation standards while promoting the advancement of trauma services.

The Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is committed to the reduction of death and disability caused by trauma and the provision of expeditious, quality health care that is evidence based.

PA Dept of Health - Emergency Medical Services -

The Department of Health is the lead agency for emergency medical services (EMS) in the Commonwealth. The Department’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the statewide development and coordination of a comprehensive system to prevent and reduce premature death and disability. The Bureau also interfaces with the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and Healthy People 2010 objectives for the Commonwealth.

Northampton County E911 -

Northampton County Emergency 911 Dispatch Center. Most 911 calls in Northampton County are routed to this Dispatch Center. Fire, EMS, and Police are dispatched from this center.

Medcom -

Eastern Pa MedCom provides expedient ALS Communications to the Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Region. All sixteen Hospitals in the Region are linked to the communications center.

Eastern PA EMS Council -

A not-for-profit organization established under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislation to act as a local regulatory body that assists the Department of Health with local EMS organizations throughout the six-county EMS region.